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Deputy Sherry Harry Harris was killed in an automobile crash while searching for two suspects who had robbed a bank in Waverly, Virginia. After an all night search he was driving his patrol car on U.S. 460 when he quickly made a U-turn three miles east of Waverly. His vehicle then struck a concrete bridge railing over Coppahaunk Swamp. Deputy Harris was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. On July 29th, 1921, Deputy Harris had been shot and seriously wounded while serving as town sergeant of Wakefield, Virginia. He was attempting to arrest five hoboes on a freight a train. At the time, it was believed he would not survive, but he made a full recovery. Deputy Harris had served in law enforcement for over 29 years.
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29 years. You could have gone home.
Deputy Sheriff Harris gave the Sussex County Sheriff's Office 29 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Sussex community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Harris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Sussex County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Harry is one of 203 officers lost to accidents in VA, 31.1% of the 653 remembered there.
Harry is one of 8,274 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Harry is one of 10,099 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1950, 4 officers in VA were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1870, with 10.
In 1950, 58 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1950, 65 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Harry was 63. Of the 192 lost to accidents in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 45; the middle age was 36. Harry had served 29 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 63. Of the 7,715 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Harry had served 29 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 63. Of the 9,448 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Harry had served 29 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 5.4% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 12.8%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Sussex County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 31.1% of all 653 deaths in VA, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Sussex County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Harry among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
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